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Donald
2005
Donald E. Erickson
April 12, 1930 — March 4, 2005
Donald E. Erickson, 74, Fargo, ND, died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 4, 2005, in Villa Maria, Fargo, after a courageous battle with Alzheimers.
Donald Eugene Erickson, son of Oscar and Crystal (Selig) Erickson, was born April 12, 1930, in McLeod, ND, where he grew up and attended school. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1952, after which he moved to Fargo.
Donald was united in marriage to Beatrice "Pat" Jacob, on February 20, 1959, in Fargo, where the couple made their home. Donald worked for Northwest Beverages, Inc., Fargo, as an over - the - road truck driver, retiring in 1992. He entered the nursing home in 2002.
Don greatly enjoyed a good card game with his family, friends and neighbors and a good game of pool in his neighbor's garage.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice "Pat", Fargo; a daughter, Roxann (Curtis) Larson, Moorhead, MN; a son, Rodney (Jeni), Fargo; two grandchildren, Riley and Tanner Larson; one brother, Harlyn (Flora), Beloit, WI; three sisters-in-law, Bernice (Vernon) Whaley, Moorhead, Thelma (Bud) Schaeffer, Bismarck, ND, and Evelyn Jacob, Kindred, ND; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Villa Maria, Hospice of the Red River Valley, Pastor Smelzer, and a special thanks to Vern and Bernice for all their support during this difficult time.
VISITATION: Monday (3/7/05) - 4 PM to 7 PM in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN, and one hour before the funeral service at the church.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday (3/8/05) - 1:30 PM, in Grace Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND.
BURIAL: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo, ND.
Donald Eugene Erickson, son of Oscar and Crystal (Selig) Erickson, was born April 12, 1930, in McLeod, ND, where he grew up and attended school. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1952, after which he moved to Fargo.
Donald was united in marriage to Beatrice "Pat" Jacob, on February 20, 1959, in Fargo, where the couple made their home. Donald worked for Northwest Beverages, Inc., Fargo, as an over - the - road truck driver, retiring in 1992. He entered the nursing home in 2002.
Don greatly enjoyed a good card game with his family, friends and neighbors and a good game of pool in his neighbor's garage.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice "Pat", Fargo; a daughter, Roxann (Curtis) Larson, Moorhead, MN; a son, Rodney (Jeni), Fargo; two grandchildren, Riley and Tanner Larson; one brother, Harlyn (Flora), Beloit, WI; three sisters-in-law, Bernice (Vernon) Whaley, Moorhead, Thelma (Bud) Schaeffer, Bismarck, ND, and Evelyn Jacob, Kindred, ND; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Villa Maria, Hospice of the Red River Valley, Pastor Smelzer, and a special thanks to Vern and Bernice for all their support during this difficult time.
VISITATION: Monday (3/7/05) - 4 PM to 7 PM in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN, and one hour before the funeral service at the church.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday (3/8/05) - 1:30 PM, in Grace Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND.
BURIAL: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo, ND.
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